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Tempe, AZ vs Los Altos, CA

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 Tempe, AZLos Altos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock18.838.1
 Snowfall0  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days36.260.9106.2
 Sunny300  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock80.985.8
 Avg. Jan. Low41.5  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.11811572443
Reviews for Tempe    22 Reviews

Tempe is a very unique case of a College Town that has quickly become a Small College City or a Small City. It used to be where there was small pockets of walkability  More

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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

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Reviews for Los Altos    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Expensive but worth  More

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Over 18 years ago

the quality of life here is very high however the cost of living is also high. extremely high as a matter of fact. I'd like to look at other communities that are less  More

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